The August Hanning spy scandal is the biggest since the Cold War. Here's what you need to know

By The Sun

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Former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND), August Hanning, was arrested on charges of treason after being discovered with over 2,000 top-secret chancellery intelligence briefings. The scandal severely compromises NATO intelligence sharing, forcing Western agencies—including MI6, GCHQ, and the CIA—to launch urgent counter-intelligence assessments into decades of potential Russian espionage. The Sun spoke to security expert Professor Anthony Glees, who warned that the fallout from this betrayal could prove even more damaging to Western national security than the historic Kim Philby affair. ___ The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert c

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